All Hats On Deck by Sandra Bretting is the fifth book in the “Missy DuBois” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books-September 10, 2019.

No Southern wedding is complete without a special veil designed by Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois. But it’s hats off to Missy when she tries to save her town from a bayou killer. . .

When Ruby Oubre asks Missy to advise her grandson on a business idea, the successful owner of Crowning Glory is happy to oblige. After a quick jaunt down the river, Missy meets with eighteen-year-old Hollis about the viability of opening an alligator farm for tourists. But it isn’t an alligator Missy finds floating at the mossy bottom of the Atchafalaya River. It’s Ruby, and her death wasn’t caused by accidental drowning. It seems everyone from local tour boat operators to the chief of police and the mayor of Bleu Bayou had an eye on snatching up Ruby’s riverbank property. If Missy doesn’t unveil a greedy killer soon, her hat-making career could be bogged down for good. . .

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This is one of those series that warms your heart and make you smile, despite being a murder mystery.

The author knows how to tell a story that kept me immersed in all aspects as Missy deals with a variety of issues relating to her business and her personal life. Then there is the murder which the author executed with great ease. Providing plenty of suspects and clues tossed around to keep me intrigued as to the possibilities of who may or may not be involved.

I like how the story evolved with visually descriptive narrative and engaging dialogue that created a film-like presence as I was caught up in all the action. With a few twists and turns, the investigations took shape and it was fun watching it all play out with the apprehension of the person responsible.

This was a good read and I look forward to the next book in this delightfully charming series.